Taking apart a Trooper

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stephen b

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I am about to clean my, new to me, Colt Trooper. I'm wondering if I can remove the crane and cylinder as esaily as a S&W or if its practicle to remove them at all for cleaning. If it is an easy procedure please give me the low down.
Once again, thanks form this novice.

stephen b
 
Here you go.......

When you remove the crane by undoing the set screw on the right side of the gun when looking down the sights be careful. Unlike Smith's that just use the screw, Colt uses the screw plus a little spring, plus a ruber cup for the spring to sit in. Also, the cylinder ejector rod can be screwed out from the cylinder by turning it to the left. When you do this be careful because inside this contraption is a similar set up as the crane with springs etc. I'm giving you directions as per a Colt Trooper Mark V. Don't disasemble any further or at least I wouldn't. I hope this helps.;)
 
The Colt ejector rod uses a right hand thread, so it doesn't turn left unless you are looking from the rear.

If you want to unscrew the ejector rod, first grip the rod head (the front end) in a copper jaw vise, and insert two or three empty cartridge cases in the chambers. Then turn the cylinder counterclockwise to unscrew the ejector rod.

I don't recommend doing this too often, if at all. Dirt doesn't get in there and there is no need for cleaning except under the ejector ratchet, which can be done without disassembly.

Jim
 
Whew! That sounded bad, looking at the title. Sorry, thought I was in Cop Talk on Glock Talk.
 
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